Lead, Drilling Engineer

Job Title: Lead Drilling Engineer

Department: Drilling

Reports To: Drilling Manager / Head of Wells

Location: Permata Sapura, KLCC

Job Purpose:

The Lead Drilling Engineer is responsible for planning, designing, and executing safe, efficient, and cost-effective drilling operations. This role provides technical leadership to the drilling team, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, and supports well delivery from planning through execution to post-well review.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation of detailed well design, drilling programs, and cost estimates for offshore/onshore wells.
• Ensure all drilling operations are planned and executed in accordance with HSE standards and regulatory requirements.
• Provide technical oversight and guidance to drilling engineers and third-party contractors.
• Liaise with subsurface, completions, and well services teams to ensure alignment and integration of well plans.
• Oversee real-time drilling support and performance monitoring during operations.
• Manage drilling-related risks and develop contingency plans.
• Prepare and present drilling proposals and AFE (Authorization for Expenditure).
• Conduct post-well evaluations, lessons learned sessions, and performance reviews.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implement new technologies to enhance drilling efficiency.
• Support vendor evaluation, equipment selection, and contracting strategies.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Petroleum Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of drilling engineering experience, including offshore and/or deepwater operations.
• Proven track record in delivering complex wells safely, on time, and within budget.
• Strong knowledge of well design, hydraulics, casing design, and drilling software (e.g., WellPlan, Landmark, etc.).
• Familiarity with international and local regulations, industry standards (API, ISO), and HSE practices.
• IWCF/IADC Well Control certification (Supervisor level) is required.

Key Competencies:

• Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
• Excellent project management and planning abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Team-oriented with mentoring and coaching capabilities.